Automotive Glazing Systems Release Engineer (GM Programs)

Picture a typical week: you begin on-site at a General Motors facility as Carlex’s SI3 DRE, reviewing a pre-production build. After verifying tolerances on a fixed glass assembly, you huddle with the OEM body, interior trim, and electrical teams to finalize an interface change. Midweek, you’re back at a Carlex design center turning full-solid CAD models into releasable 2D/3D data, facilitating a DFMEA session, and preparing a concise design review for the cross-functional team. By Friday, you’re at a designated test facility validating a door glass system against negotiated specs and documenting findings for the program team and OEM.

What you will own

• Lead all engineering and design activities for Carlex as the SI3 DRE at General Motors.
• Manage assigned programs (internal/external) from SOR award through Program Launch and into maintenance.
• Develop and release full-solid CAD models and drawings for fixed and door glass systems per Carlex and OEM best practices.
• Facilitate DFMEA and formal design reviews; capture, track, and present actions and decisions to the program team, OEM, and internal CFT members.
• Authorize release of 2D & 3D data created by designers for assemblies and components.
• Provide on-site support at OEM facilities, off-site design locations, OEM test facilities, and vehicle assembly plants as needed to meet milestones.
• Support prototyping at glass plants, value-add plants, and component supplier locations.
• Serve as the technical liaison between Carlex manufacturing plants, suppliers, and the OEM customer.
• Negotiate technical specifications, tolerances, and alternative design proposals with OEM stakeholders.
• Lead Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with OEM partners and internally with Program Management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Design/Engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years in automotive products; glazing product experience is a plus.
• 5+ years in automotive product design and GD&T using CAD tools (Unigraphics/NX required; CATIA is a plus).
• Experience with major automotive OEMs is a plus.
• Teamcenter experience is a plus.
• Prior experience with General Motors design and engineering release systems.

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license required for business travel.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

Key competencies

• Advanced to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analytical work.
• Strong analytical capability with clear written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player who builds consensus and resolves issues quickly.
• High level of ownership, reliability, and work ethic.
• Commitment to Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.

Legal & compliance

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.